OyWithThePoodles RN

Med-surg, school nursing.

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    What to wear?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    Because it's
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    Nurse Pass

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a pass that has Name Date Time "Please circle one or more of the following as the reason you are sending this student to the office to visit the nurse: Fever Sore Throat Vomiting Cough Rash...
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    If it makes you all feel any better... I just got this gem from an educator. "I already had planning. I will try to get down their at lunch." Yep. I tried taking a picture but it wouldn't show
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    What to wear?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    I wear scrubs mostly. Our school lets us wear jeans whenever we like (which is awesome, they want the educators to be comfortable while they teach) so on Thursdays and Fridays I usually wear jeans...
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    Teaching Breast Exam to High Schoolers.

    OyWithThePoodles replied to janetpa's topic in School

    I think it is a good idea. Our peds doc does testicular exams yearly after grade 6 I believe, but they do not do breast exams. I found a lump in 10th grade, (it was a painful one, that's how I found...
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    Bottle Up The Magic

    OyWithThePoodles posted a topic in School

    Oh, school nurse friends... How I wish we could bottle up the magic of "the week before Christmas Break", or "Celebration Day", or "Staff vs. Student Basketball Game Day" and spread it through the air...
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    I'm LEAVING!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I can't even leave my office for lunch. I was told that "this is how many hours you work because you don't get a lunch." BOO! I'll sign a contract for 30 less minutes if it means I can eat without a...
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    When teachers go behind your back...

    OyWithThePoodles replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I appreciate the teacher who will filter out the kids before they send them to me. The paper-cuts, the imaginary bumps, the arm that hurts from shots as a baby. What I do no appreciate is the...
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    How much time for break?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    This Friday is our last day, we return Jan 2nd. Can't.
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    No IEPs?!?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I only attened 504 meetings, no IEP's, and only ARC's if my district health coordinator is unavailable. And I don't type them up, the counselor does. Hang in
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    new cool sayings

    OyWithThePoodles replied to palli's topic in School

    The quote I have outside my door is "It's not how much we do, but how much love we put into the doing." Mother
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    Recovery couches

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I would do totes as opposed to a built-in storage unit, you never know when you will get a kiddo that requires a Hoyer lift and it would be impossible to get it under the bed where it needs to be with...
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    Front row seat to B movie

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I have kids that their job in the class is "the nurse", so if it is just a temp check or band-aid I'll let them hang around, otherwise it's "thank-you, you can head back to class now." HIPAA baby,...
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    School Nurse Gives Wrong Medication

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Am I the only one thinking "Motrin for a JUST NOW bumped elbow, give it some ice and come back later if it's still hurting!" Anywho, I agree with others, saying you don't want any disciplinary action...
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    We've all been venting

    OyWithThePoodles replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    THIS. This is exactly what I was going to say. The entire office and visitors are not on a need to know basis, the reason why my door is sometimes closed is confidential. This super sucks for you! I...
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    School Bus Tragedy

    OyWithThePoodles replied to fawnmarie's topic in School

    There are no words, but I am so sorry, friend. Love and prayers to you, your community, and those precious babies
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    Today is not a good day for me.

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Here is what our district does with screenings: Each school had ONE day where they do the whole school. We do vision, scoliosis, height, and weight. The nurse from that school is there, and any other...
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    It's the small things that make a day better

    OyWithThePoodles replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    I came in to my school from last year (the nurse had to leave early) to help out and EVERYONE was so happy to see me. I even got a standing ovation from one of the classes I entered. :) Made me smile...
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    Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I believed in Santa as a child as did the hubs, but we as parents have decided we wont be doing Santa. Not that "Santa" is taboo, or a word that should never be said. Santa in our house is the...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Teacher came in with a tissue to her nose... Teach: "My nose is bleeding!" Me: *blinks heavily* "Okay." Teach: "Why?!" Me: "Were you picking it?" (I had to) After she says no, "Could be several...
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    Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    I absolutely LOVE my job. Coming from a hospital working 13 hour shifts, holidays, etc. this is the only place I want to be. Even though I am at a different school this year (same district) and I miss...
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    Sub nurses?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I was a sub nurse a couple of years ago prior to becoming full time. I did not chart in the computer system, only on a paper "nursing assessment" form, therefore my orientation was following each...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Well heck... *Grabs tray and sulks off to the "other"
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    Field trip inquiry

    OyWithThePoodles replied to JennyBSNRN's topic in School

    Agree with Jenn. When I go on a field trip I am only there as a medical liaison. Meaning I may be with my diabetic kiddo's group of kids, but I do not factor in the "chaperone" count. The only time...
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    What to do ?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Agree with the above. They have no idea what you do either. We are perceived as just band-aid stickin', temperature takin' loofs. When in reality we do so much more. I'm not saying their job is easy,...